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Harrisburg
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Free Uber vouchers offered for Labor Day weekend through the Sober Ride Home program will be available in parts of the Susquehanna Valley; the vouchers, worth up to $20, will be valid from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. from Friday through early Monday (Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry counties). WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anna Carter Primary and Thomas Holtzman Elementary closed Tuesday due to a shortage of school bus drivers—The Susquehanna Township School District received notice too late to alert families and said it will work on long-term solutions. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mechanicsburg fire chief Gary Neff retired on Saturday after a 50-year career that saw him rescue civilians from blazing fires—he saved a baby and an unconscious man amid thick smoke and severe burns. Officials held a ceremony to break ground on a new fire station built to improve volunteer facilities—Neff now looks forward to spending time with his wife and visiting the station before it opens. PennLive
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All-4-One Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless love songs of All-4-One live in concert.
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Reggae in the Vineyard
12-7 p.m. — The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey — General Admission and VIP tickets available — Enjoy a day of reggae music, food trucks, and great vibes among the vines.
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Nicks in Time: Tribute to Stevie Nicks
8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Tickets start at $53 — Experience a tribute to the iconic Stevie Nicks.
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Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival 2025
3-9 p.m. — The Centennial Barn — Admission details pending — Celebrate with national jazz acts, local wines, and a vibrant atmosphere.
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All American Dairy Show
Various times — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Admission fees vary — Experience nearly 2,000 top dairy cattle from across the U.S. and Canada during this premier showcase.
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Crash and Cross Live at The Doghouse
7 PM – 1 AM — The DogHouse — Free entry — Experience an evening of acoustic tunes with Central PA's favorite duo.
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Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life
7:00-11:30 a.m. — City Island Carousel — Registration fee applies — Participate in a vibrant community run and walk event for a worthy cause.
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Fort Hunter Day Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Admission details not provided — Celebrate autumn with arts, crafts, games, and historic demonstrations.
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Starting and Improving Farms Conference
10 AM-8 PM — Capital Union Building (CUB) — Register by September 15th — Explore innovative farming practices and network with industry experts.
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